Wellbeing Activities
Free wellbeing activities for defence and veteran families
War widows, defence and veteran families can sometimes experience overwhelm when balancing the demands of supporting family, the impact of ADF service and/or in caring roles due to illness, injury and transitions. Social connection is at the core of our wellbeing activities. In addressing social isolation and loneliness, we acknowledge that veterans and defence families may face barriers in developing and maintaining peer connections due to the unique nature of defence life. The purpose of these activities is to encourage the families of veterans to engage in self-care activities and expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers.
“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through, and it will be someone else’s survival guide” – Brene Brown.
This is what our wellbeing activities are all about: creating a place for Defence and Veteran Families to connect, meet like-minded peers, build a network and share wonderful insights and powerful stories.
You do not need to be a financial member to access our program. All families of current and former ADF serving members can access our program for free.
ONLINE
Candle making - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Friday 25 July 2025, 6.30 – 8pm
Cook & connect - Online
Location: Online via Zoom (link will be emailed to you)
Date and Time: Wednesday 30 July 2025, 6pm – 8pm
SYDNEY
Wellbeing walk - Sydney
Location: Meet at Circular Quay Station at 10am outside Hungry Jacks
Date and Time: Thursday 17 July 2025, 10am – 12pm
Writing through grief - Sydney
Location: Families of Veterans Guild Office, Level 1, 9 Help St, Chatswood, NSW, 2067 OR online (Zoom link will be sent to you)
Date and Time: Thursday 24 July 2025, 12pm – 1pm
Veteran family lunch - Sydney
Location: Bankstown RSL, 1 Meredith Street Bankstown NSW 2200
Date and Time: Wednesday 16 July 2025, 12pm – 2pm
CANBERRA
Kokedama workshop - Canberra
Location: Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub, 251 Crawford St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Date and Time: Tuesday 8 July 2025, 10am – 12pm
Australian War Memorial tour - Canberra
Location: Meet at the Main Entrance Desk, underneath the Oculus. Australian War Memorial, Treloar Cres, Campbell ACT 2612
Date and Time: Friday 25 July 2025, 10am – 12pm
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